Olneyville Travel Guide
Providence
Popular places to visit
Brown University
Enjoy the student vibe around Brown University, a top university in Providence. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Roger Williams Park Zoo
Discover the many delights of this historic park, which features ponds, rolling landscapes and numerous attractions, including a museum, zoo and botanical gardens.
Providence College
Explore the campus of Providence College during your trip to Providence. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Providence Place Mall
During your trip to Providence, you can enjoy retail therapy at Providence Place Mall. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Rhode Island School of Design
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Rhode Island School of Design during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Amica Mutual Pavilion
Catch an event at Amica Mutual Pavilion during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
Things to do
Federal Hill Dinner Stroll A Guided Italian Culinary Experience
Top hotels in Olneyville
Omni Providence Hotel
Having to pay for WiFi in this day and age is a bit of a Netscape /pets.com era policy and Omni could be a little more better about that. And the 187 times I signed up for the “free for members” WiFi was useless since it never worked
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
The Loom Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Nice staff & cool accommodations
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Warwick-Providence (Arpt) by IHG
Easy parking
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Providence Airport Warwick
Going
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Sonesta Select Boston Foxborough Mansfield
Colonial Inn Seekonk
Very clean, staff were fun to talk to. This is a modest motel style stay. Parking right at door and it was 15 min to downtown Providence.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Olneyville
Valley
If you're spending some time in Valley, WaterFire Arts Center and Department of Veterans Affairs Health Sciences Library are top sights worth seeing.
Federal Hill
Federal Hill is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to DePasquale Plaza and Columbus Theater while you're in town.
West End
While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Long Live Beer Works and Knight Memorial Library.
Smith Hill
Travellers come to Smith Hill for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Candace Street Park and Smith Hill Library while you're in town.
Elmhurst
While visiting Elmhurst, you might make a stop by sights like Schneider Arena and Phillips Memorial Library.
Downtown Providence
A noteworthy feature of Downtown Providence is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Providence Performing Arts Center and Providence City Hall.
